WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2020 Question 6

Question 6

Moses and the Exodus

In his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the

  1. A.Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.
  2. B.Egyptian soldiers to bring every Israelite baby boy to the palace.
  3. C.second in-command to ensure a total destruction of the Hebrews.
  4. D.Egyptian midwives to kill every Israelite child.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.)

Explanation

Pharaoh told the Hebrew midwives to kill every son at birth (Exodus 1:15-16).